Texas Family Code › Title 5. The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

Chapter 161

Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship

Subchapter A. Grounds

161.001Involuntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship

161.002Termination of the Rights of an Alleged Biological Father

161.003Involuntary Termination: Inability to Care for Child

161.004Termination of Parental Rights After Denial of Prior Petition to Terminate

161.005Termination When Parent Is Petitioner

161.006Termination After Abortion

161.007Termination When Pregnancy Results from Criminal Act

Subchapter B. Procedures

161.101Petition Allegations; Petition and Motion Requirements

161.102Filing Suit for Termination Before Birth

161.103Affidavit of Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights

161.1031Medical History Report

161.1035Revocability of Certain Affidavits

161.104Rights of Designated Managing Conservator Pending Court Appointment

161.106Affidavit of Waiver of Interest in Child

161.107Missing Parent or Relative

161.108Release of Child from Hospital or Birthing Center

161.109Requirement of Paternity Registry Certificate

Subchapter C. Hearing and Order

161.2011Continuance; Access to Child

161.202Preferential Setting

161.2021Medical History Report

161.203Dismissal of Petition

161.204Termination Based on Affidavit of Waiver of Interest

161.205Order Denying Termination

161.206Order Terminating Parental Rights

161.2061Terms Regarding Limited Post-Termination Contact

161.2062Provision for Limited Contact Between Biological Parent and Child

161.207Appointment of Managing Conservator on Termination

161.208Appointment of Department of Family and Protective Services as Managing Conservator

161.2081Notice of Termination for Certain Relatives

161.209Copy of Order of Termination

161.210Sealing of File

161.211Direct or Collateral Attack on Termination Order

Subchapter D. Reinstatement of Parental Rights After Involuntary Termination

161.301Definitions

161.302Petition